Associate

Litigation Associate — Los Angeles

  • LocationLos Angeles, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience2–6 PQE
  • Compensation$235k–$390k
  • PracticeLitigation

A leading US law firm

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Top-tier litigation team in downtown Los Angeles is hiring associates with strong civil litigation and/or white‑collar investigations experience. The role offers exposure to disputes for clients across technology, pharmaceutical, biopharma, life‑sciences and other industries, working on complex commercial matters.

Candidates completing a top clerkship or lateral associates with 2–6 years' post‑qualification experience are encouraged to apply. The team seeks lawyers with excellent legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills, and with prior top‑law‑firm experience.

The firm offers a competitive salary range (see posted scale), discretionary merit bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous health and family‑building benefits, parental leave, wellness programs, retirement savings, and firm‑paid CLE and bar dues.

  • 2–6 years' post‑qualification civil litigation and/or white‑collar investigations experience (top clerkship candidates also welcome)
  • Prior experience at a major law firm handling commercial litigation matters
  • Outstanding academic credentials and strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage complex matters, work collaboratively on team matters, and interact with sophisticated clients

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